Featuring the music of The Enid

For his latest collaboration with musicians associated with 1970s ‘progressive’ rock, artist Andrew Cross has worked with a group once dubbed Europe’s ‘biggest cult band’: The Enid. Following their concert with the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra on 15 October, 7.30pm, Cross presents a portrait of enigmatic founder and creative core Robert John Godfrey filmed together with current band members at their studio and collective home in Northampton.

In this characteristically restrained film, contradicting the conventions of the ‘rock-umentary’ with the unlikeliest of rock ‘stars’, Cross makes an intimate observation of a range of musical elements being rehearsed in the studio. As the camera lingers, Godfrey offers insight into his uncompromising ideas and philosophy that underpin The Enid’s music and ethos.
For more information on The Enid’s concert at the Symphony Hall visit www.cbso.co.uk / www.theenid.co.uk

Ensemble is supported by Southampton Solent University. It is presented as part of the Supersonic Festival. Now in its 9th year the festival has gained a worldwide reputation as one of the most exciting events for experimental music. For more information visit www.supersonicfestival.com